9 things to do in Boulder County today, May 11, 2016

Joshua Berman will speak about and sign his new book, "Moon Colorado Camping," tonight at the Boulder Book Store. (Courtesy Photo)

Join local expert and camping aficionado Joshua Berman for an unforgettable experience. With his unique perspective and advice you can trust, "Moon Colorado Camping" has everything you need to know. Along with lists of best campgrounds for weddings, stunning views, climbing fourteeners, and hot springs, Berman includes tips on camping equipment, food, and gear, as well as advice on convenient roadside stopovers and nearby recreation, 7:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; 303-447-2074.

"Louder Than Bombs" On the eve of an exhibition honoring noted war photographer Isabelle Reed, whose career was cut short in the wake of her untimely death, a father and two sons grapple with her domestic and professional legacy. Flashbacks of Isabelle's conflated role of wife, mother and photojournalist intermingle with the present-day attempts of the Reeds to manage their grief amid combat of a different kind. Family patriarch Gene discovers secrets about his late spouse while pursuing a new romance and struggling to connect with teenage son Conrad , who hides in video games and introspection, 4:30 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, $6-$11; 303-444-7328.

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LIBRARY

Japan and Disaster: 1670-1995 Five years ago a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck Japan off the coast of the T hoku region. The quake and the subsequent tsunami led to the death of 15,000 people. 2,500 are still missing. University Libraries' Special Collections and Archives features three centuries of works that highlight the resilience of Japan in the face of tragedy and disaster, 10 a.m., Norlin Library Special Collections & Archives Reading Room, 1720 Pleasant St., Boulder; free; bit.ly/1qcH6a0.

NATURE

I Spy Beaks and Feet! Birds eat a lot of different foods -- seeds, insects, fish, and other animals. Come join volunteer naturalists to learn how a bird's beak and feet help them find and eat their favorite foods. We will watch for local birds and find out where they live, eat, and have babies. This program is for preschool children and their families, 10 a.m., Walden Ponds, Walden Ponds rd, Boulder; meetup.com/Boulder-Family-Nature-Club/events/229840977/.

Pat Roberts presents Revolutionary War Research Pat Roberts is a genealogy researcher, teacher, lecturer and writer. Roberts is active in many national, state and local genealogy societies. Her program will acquaint you with sources for finding your Revolutionary War soldiers and their families in time and place to tell their stories, 1 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 803 3rd Avenue, Longmont; free, bit.ly/1YkOQlV.

The Boulder alt-country band gives its EPs names such as Death and Resurrection, and its songs bear the mark of hard truths and sin. But the punk energy behind the playing, and the sense that it's all in good fun, make it OK to dance to a song like "Death." Full Story